Subsidised housing

With the opening of new 30 units at Papaioea Place in March 2019, Council tenants are assured of modern, long-term homes. One of those who moved is Helen Williams. She's lived at Papaioea Place for the past four years and can’t wait to make new memories in her brand new house. Here’s a look at Helen’s big move and her new home.

To be eligible for a Council flat you need to be 65 or over and have a community services card, or over 18 and receiving a Supported Living Payment. Any assets you have must be under $40,000 (excluding a car, household and personal effects, and prepaid funeral arrangements). You also need to have enough support in place to live independently. If this sounds like you, please contact us.

Council rents for superannuitants

Large single – $123 a week

Couple – $158 a week

Small single – $102 a week

Bedsit – $97 a week

Council rents for people receiving a Supported Living Payment

Single – $82 a week

Couple – $114 a week

Unsubsidised housing

We also have some rental accommodation for families or single people on low incomes. To be eligible you need to have a Community Services Card or be an international student family from a developing country, and have assets under $40,000. Rents are set at market rates and reviewed annually. Contact us to get on the waiting list.

Bond

All Council flats require a bond of four weeks rent plus the first two weeks rent in advance.

How to apply

The first step is to come in and have a chat with one of our housing team. To make an appointment please contact Residential Property Officer Vicki McKeeman or Housing Officer Catheryn Anderson: email info@pncc.govt.nz or call 06 356 8199